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In the early 20th century, cities like Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore were seen as a kind of El Dorado for Malayalis with a basic English education. They fulfilled the colonial demand for clerks, receiving a degree of preference from recruiters. One particular place that had a strong Malayali
For decades, the Malayalam film industry has produced great non-commercial cinema. These essentially catered to much smaller audiences than those to reach the masses. “Art Films”, as they were called, never had much appeal among families. It simply wasn’t practical to take children to the cinema to
Malabar became a household word in 1921 because of the events associated with the so-called Moplah Rebellion. With an expected pro-Britain angle, the Western press reported in detail about the disturbances that took place in Malappuram and Ponnani. Western dispatches and wire copies of violence
When the prestigious Banaras Hindu University’s vice chancellor makes it to the news, there is often a mention of his official residence - the Cochin House. It’s not a coincidence that his home is named after the city now officially called Kochi. The university, established in 1916, has had links
Our quest for the perfect Nasrani meal led us to a remarkable two-century-old Christian mansion at Pala in Kottayam, Kerala.
In 1857, a 29-year-old with a modern English education was appointed the dewan (prime minister) of Travancore, then widely regarded as a misgoverned kingdom. The man in question, a Marathi-speaking Brahmin named T Madhava Rao was no stranger to the princely state. His father Ranga Rao had served as
When the Soviet Union celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Vladimir Lenin in 1969-70, one important guest for the festivities was an eminent Indian retired diplomat who considered Russia his second home- K P S Menon. Serving as the Indian ambassador to the USSR from 1952 to 1961, Menon had
Seven decades after India’s first ambassador to China, Sardar Kavalam Madhava (K M) Panikkar visited the ancient Silk Road town of Dunhuang (which he spelt as Tunghuang), I had the opportunity to follow suit. From the list of places on the itinerary of a cultural exchange programme initiated by the
How India through the eyes of Singaporean travel writers unravelled itself in a distinct hue while featuring its unique destinations like Goa, Bombay, Madras, Kerala.
The three-volume book is one of the best records of Kerala ever published. Supported by the maharaja of the state, Sri Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI, 'The Travancore State Manual' was written by V Nagam Aiya.
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